Head of Technology - Personal & Islamic Banking

First Abu Dhabi Bank; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Head of Technology for Personal and Islamic Banking. This role involves defining the technology roadmap and leading the design and deployment of innovative banking products. The incumbent will ensure compliant customer journeys and oversee modernization efforts. Ideal candidates should have 15 years in banking, with a focus on technology and Islamic banking principles. The position is full-time and requires strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• 15 years of overall experience in banking, with 10 years specifically related to technology.
• Proven experience in leading cross-functional teams and mentoring talent.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the technology roadmap for Personal and Islamic Banking.
• Collaborate with product operations and compliance teams.
• Oversee modernization of legacy systems and migration to cloud-native architectures.

Skills

Strategic Thinking & Vision

Leadership & People Management

Transformation Expertise

Islamic Banking Knowledge

Stakeholder Management

Job description

A leading financial institution in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Head of Technology for Personal and Islamic Banking. This role involves defining the technology roadmap and leading the design and deployment of innovative banking products. The incumbent will ensure compliant customer journeys and oversee modernization efforts. Ideal candidates should have 15 years in banking, with a focus on technology and Islamic banking principles. The position is full-time and requires strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.